Appendix, Troubleshooting | Samsung RS261M** manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

	PROBLEM	SOLUTION

	The refrigerator does not	• Check that the power plug is properly connected.
	work at all or it does not	• Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature?
	chill sufficiently.	Try setting it to a lower temperature.
		• Is the refrigerator in direct sunlight or located too near a heat source?
		• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air
		from circulating?
		• Check if the cooling off function is on. If the Freezer/Fridge temperature
		indicator is moving, refer to page 22 to cancel the cooling off function.

	The food in the fridge is	• Is the temperature control on the display panel set to the correct temperature?
	frozen.	Try setting it to a warmer temperature.
		• Is the temperature in the room very low?
		• Did you store the food with high water content in the coldest part of the fridge?

	You hear unusual noises	• Check that the refrigerator is level and stable.
	or sounds.	• Is the back of the refrigerator too close to the wall and therefore keeping air
		from circulating?
		• Was anything dropped behind or under the refrigerator?
		• A “ticking” sound is heard from inside the refrigerator. This is normal and
		occurs because various accessories are contracting or expanding in relation to
		the temperature of the refrigerator interior.

	The front corners of	• Some heat is normal as anti-condensates’ are installed in the front corners of
	the appliance are hot	the refrigerator to prevent condensation.
	and condensation is	• Is the refrigerator door ajar? Condensation can occur when you leave the door
	occurring.	open for a long time.

	Ice is not dispensing.	• Did you wait for 12 hours after installation of the water supply line before
		making ice?
		• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve open?
		• Did you manually stop the ice making function? Make sure Ice Type is set to
		Cubed or Crushed.
		• Is there any ice blocked within the ice maker bucket?
		• Is the freezer temperature too warm? Try setting the freezer temperature lower.

	You can hear water	• This is normal. The bubbling comes from the refrigerant coolant liquid
	bubbling in the
	bubbling in the	circulating through the refrigerator.
	refrigerator.	circulating through the refrigerator.
	refrigerator.

	There is a bad smell in	• Has a food item spoiled?
	the refrigerator.	• Make sure that strong smelling food (for example, fish) is wrapped so that it is
		airtight.
		• Clean out your freezer periodically and throw away any spoiled or suspect
		food.

	Frost forms on the walls	• Is the air vent blocked? Remove any obstructions so air can circulate freely.
	of the freezer.	• Allow sufficient space between the foods stored for efficient air circulation.
		• Is the freezer door closed properly?

	Water dispenser is not	• Is the water line connected and the shut-off valve open?
	functioning.	• Has the water supply line tubing been crushed or kinked? Make sure the
		tubing is free and clear of any obstruction.
		• Is the water tank frozen because the refrigerator temperature is too low?
		Try selecting a warmer setting on the main display panel.

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Samsung RS261M** user manual appendix, Troubleshooting

Contents

Free Standing Appliance user manualplease register your product at Refrigerator Door Alarm features of your side-by-side refrigeratorKey features of your new refrigerator Xtra SpaceTM WARNING SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR INSTALLATION safety InformationSAFETY INFORMATION Important safety symbols and precautions CAUTION CAUTION SIGNS for INSTALLATION WARNING SEVERE WARNING SIGNS for USING CAUTION CAUTION SIGNS for USING CAUTION CAUTION SIGNS for CLEANING WARNING SEVERE warning signs for DisPosaL6 safety information CLEANING AND MAINTAINING YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR contentsseTTING UP yOUR sIDe-by-sIDe RefRIGeRATOR setting up your side-by-side refrigerator Getting ready to install the refrigeratorSelecting the best location for the refrigerator MODEL RS261M SETTING UP the refrigerator Installing the handles 3. Match the upper and lower handle locking tabs on the doors to the handles Reattaching the water supply line SETTING UP the refrigeratorCONT’DSeparating the water supply line from the refrigerator Removing the Front Leg Cover Removing the freezer door Reattaching the freezer doorsTo reattach the freezer doors, replace parts in reverse order Removing the fridge door Reattaching the fridge doorTo reattach the fridge doors, replace parts in reverse order LEVELING the refrigerator When the Freezer part is lower than the Fridge partWhen the Fridge part is lower than the Freezer part Before leveling the refrigerator, remove the front leg cover Making mInor adjustments to the doors When the door of the freezer is higher than the fridge Connecting to the water supply line CHECKinG tHE wAtER DisPEnsER LinE instALLinG tHE wAtER LinE Connecting the water line to the Refrigerator Check the amount of water supplied to the ice tray operating your side-by-side refrigerator CHECKING THE CONTROL PANEL Power Freeze USING THE CONTROL PANELFreezer/Fridge Temperature adjustment Power Cool Water USING THE CONTROL PANELCONT’DFilter Indicator Cubed Ice , Crushed Ice Using the ice dispenser Using the ice and cold water dispenserUsing the water dispenser To get colder water Storing food 24 operating Wire Shelf Storing Food in the FreezerStoring Food in the Fridge Xtra Space 1. Door Bin/Dairy Bin cleaning and maintaining your side-by- side refrigeratorREMOVING THE FREEZER/FRIDGE ACCESSORIES 2. Shelves Cleaning the Exterior CLEANING THE REFRIGERATORCleaning the Interior Cleaning the rubber door seals Changing the WATER FILTER water filter chart TROUBLESHOOTING appendix memo memo Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE Ambient Room Temperature Limits